This is a reblog from last year, and I'm sharing again because there was a climate-crisis-related Anthesteria poem in the post that you may enjoy. Of course, this year is snowier — but the climate crisis is here all the same. As a follow-up to what I said at the end about feeling sick last … Continue reading Blast from the Past — Happy Anthesteria 2020 (699.3)
Day: February 22, 2021
Happy Anthesteria
The Anthesteria is one of my favorite ancient festivals. This year, the historical dates run from sundown tonight (the 22nd) through sundown on the 25th. May you experience all the joys and blessings of the season. Tonight is a good night to open a bottle of wine and make a generous sponde for Dionysos. Blessèd, … Continue reading Happy Anthesteria